Cameron made this.

Cameron decided to do some filming of the girls in the van. Be prepared for some jiggling of the screen. IF you are sensitive you may not like this. Remember this was filmed by a nine year old, who is almost a 10 year old.

P.S. The van was parked, and not in motion. And there was not really an earthquake. Just a boy with a good imagination :D

Enjoy!

Cathy

you might need earplugs, or maybe turn down your volume...

 

Well, as you know we spend A LOT of time in our van. So, I thought I would video a little bit of our ride yesterday. We are short one child here (our son) but all five girls were in the van. We actually had to stop at the side of the road because it was so loud in there. It was actually louder, but we missed that capture. All of this over Timbits...Goodness me. 

Happy Monday!

Cathy xo

The Van - Update

That van, was sold. Darn it, the dealership never got our email.

Anyways, we are still looking, and there is another 15 passenger van on the horizon. We took a look at it last night, and just need to arrange for a drive with it, and make sure the seatbelt situation will work with all of our carseats/booster seat issues. We have one now out of booster seats, and 5 other kids that have seats!

It is looking very possible, that this van will be good. If not, there is a van sale going on through GM, and we could get in on that this weekend. Stay tuned.

Pimp my Ride

or maybe more like Mom my Ride ...and to think she only had three kids. Now, imagine six!

Isn't she a beauty!?! Is that really coming out of my mouth?! I think motherhood HAS changed me, because if you told me 11/12 years ago that when I was in my 30's, I would have six kids, live in the 'country' and drive a 15 passenger van I would have shot you a look like 'Are you freakin' crazy?!' LOL.

I cannot believe that I am so excited about this van. It is a 15 passenger, and we are moving forth with it, as long as the price is good. My friend (with the same family exactly) has one that she bought last week but hers seats 12, and I had MEGA van envy. So, we contacted the same dealership and we were contacted yesterday about this van.

Can you just see me now! I remember I never wanted to be a mini van mom, but I got used to it. Cliff and I (and our friends and family I am sure) have always joked about us having a school bus, but I think this is way more of a sweet ride. Sure, you can all laugh now, but hey when we want to go somewhere on the 'fun bus' I know you all will be phoning and asking us for a ride! You know you will!!

So, how can I pimp my ride? I am just thankful that it is not church van white. We made a special request for any colour except church van white. We didn't want to get mistaken for a youth group or something when the kids grow up a bit ;D

Anyways, it will mean freedom for the family, less fighting (I hope) and just a good drives with the kids. And, room for seven more ;D

The next 'lil purchase will be a car for Cliff, but the car has to be fun...with a sunroof, and preferably only 4 seats maximum. For those trips with only a couple of the kids...or maybe just for a fun date night out! So we can feel cool after driving in the big van LOL.